28 swanky one and two-bedroom tents (yes, with actual walls, air-con and all the mod cons) have been pitched right on Bangtao Beach or in the lagoon gardens a short stroll away, with winding waterways wrapping around them like nature’s own infinity pools, and all we can think about is getting there asap.
Since opening, this adults-only hideaway has been whispered about as Phuket’s best-kept secret, but Twinpalms clearly doesn’t do subtle for long. They’ve just upped the ante with a wellness revamp: think sunrise yoga, lotus petal folding workshops, and a fitness studio kitted out with sleek German gear.
There’s also a Bali-sourced ice bath carved from a boulder because nothing says you need a holiday reset like voluntarily freezing yourself in paradise.
Guests can also float in a brand-new tropical pool overlooking the lagoon before wandering over to the Spa Tent for a massage so good you won’t remember you were ever stressed in the first place. And evenings wrap up around a central campfire with sticky rice and sunset stories, proving that luxury can still feel soulful (and delicious).
Twinpalms has basically redefined camping: no bug spray required, just bikinis, cocktails and maybe a brave plunge into that icy rock bath. One thing’s for sure, roughing it has never looked this good.
Share >
More Stays
If you've ever watched The White Lotus and thought, “Wow, I’d love to swan about a luxe resort in a silk robe, but without the pesky murder subplot,” then The Slate Phuket has read your mind (and possibly your group chat).
Justin Jamieson went looking for a waterfall in Koh Lanta and found a tarantula, a possible cobra, and far too many questions about elephant poo instead.
Every country has its fair share of tacky, guidebook attractions. But sometimes these spots do stack up and can genuinely surprise us.
